4 qts. thinly sliced cucumbers
8 lg. onions, thinly sliced
1/2 c. salt
2 qts. crushed ice
Cold water
5 c. sugar
5 c. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. celery seed
2 tbsp. mustard seed

Mix cucumbers and onions. Sprinkle with salt and add ice. Cover with weighted lid. Soak 3 hours, drain, and rinse with cold water. Combine last 5 ingredients, bring to boil, add cucumbers, and bring almost to second boil, stirring often, over low heat. Pack in jars and seal.